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Biden chooses a longtime Hill aide respected by Republicans as his new legislative affairs director 07/25/2023 05:21am • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is tapping Shuwanza Goff — a veteran congressional aide who also served as his main point of contact to the House at the start of the administration — as his new director of legislative affairs, making her the first Black woman to be the White House's chie Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 07/24/2023 02:04pm • Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Mid-Atlantic, covering North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Mid-Atlantic, covering North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance and Medicare Coverage for Assisted Living 07/23/2023 08:00pm • You just turned 65 and applied for Medicare. Now, if you need assisted living, you'll be set, right? Not quite. Many people assume that Medicare covers assisted living, but that misconception can be costly. Knowing the facts about Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance and other coverage optio Today in History: July 23, Amy Winehouse dies at age 27 07/23/2023 12:00am • Today in History Today is Sunday, July 23, the 204th day of 2023. There are 161 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 23, 1983, an Air Canada Boeing 767 ran out of fuel while flying from Montreal to Edmonton; the pilots were able to glide the jetliner to a safe emergency l Texas women denied abortions give emotional accounts in court, ask judge to clarify law 07/19/2023 07:52pm • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — For the first time since Roe v. Wade was overturned, Texas women who were denied abortions testified in a court Wednesday of carrying babies they knew would not survive and continuing pregnancies that put their health in worsening danger. Their detailed accounts in a crowded Editorial Roundup: United States 07/18/2023 05:14pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: July 18 The Washington Post on closing gun-making loophole Do-it-yourself has never been easier; just ask the owners of any of the more than 25,785 ghost guns seized nationwide last year. The internet has made it simple for Americans o Great Senior Discounts for 2023 07/17/2023 08:00pm • Taking advantage of senior citizen discounts may reduce your retirement costs and free up funds for other activities. Many places and services provide savings if you are 50 or older. Some offer discounts on certain days of the week to retirees, while others have an established lower price for older Should I Take a Break From Graduate School? 07/16/2023 08:00pm • Whether it's for a job opportunity or an unplanned life event, pausing your graduate school education can be a game-changing decision. Graduate school admissions experts say students considering long- or short-term leave from their studies should know their options for reentering or quitting. "I thi Using DC 'as an example': House, Senate bills tackle home rule with abortion, elections riders 07/15/2023 03:15pm • As the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate look to appropriations and administrative committee bills, representatives and senators highlight the District as a place to test wide-ranging legislation. As bills move toward a floor vote, local leaders are pushing back, calling emphasized Congres Americans are widely pessimistic about democracy in the United States, an AP-NORC poll finds 07/14/2023 09:53am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Only about 1 in 10 U.S. adults give high ratings to the way democracy is working in the United States or how well it represents the interests of most Americans, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Majorities of adults say U.S EU rejects Myanmar’s diplomatic role and says it still doesn't recognize generals 07/13/2023 07:19am • JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The European Union’s top diplomat on Thursday expressed opposition to Myanmar’s upcoming role as the overseer of relations between the 27-nation bloc and Southeast Asian nations and reasserted its non-recognition of the strife-torn country's military government. The c Police say there's no sign of crime by BBC anchor who allegedly paid teen for sexual photos 07/12/2023 11:07pm • LONDON (AP) — There’s no evidence a BBC presenter who allegedly paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos committed a crime, London police said Wednesday as the broadcaster's wife publicly identified him for the first time as veteran news anchor Huw Edwards. Metropolitan police decided to tak Thai diplomat meets with Suu Kyi in detention in Myanmar and says she wants to join talks on crisis 07/12/2023 10:40pm • JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Thailand’s top diplomat said Wednesday that he met with ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi in detention over the weekend and she conveyed her openness to engage in talks to resolve the crisis gripping her strife-torn nation. Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai is Nursing Home Requirements: Who's Eligible? 07/12/2023 08:00pm • While assisted living facilities can help family members maintain a certain level of independence, it sometimes may not be enough support. Declining health or a major crisis, like a debilitating stroke or serious fall, may require rehabilitation or around-the-clock care from trained staff at nursing Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree 07/12/2023 11:33am • NEW YORK (AP) — In a Republican presidential field full of candidates opposed to abortion rights, Mike Pence stands out in his embrace of the cause. The former vice president, who is seeking the White House in 2024, is the only major candidate who supports a federal ban on abortion at six weeks, b